The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is a powerhouse when it comes to performance. The SRT stands for Street Racing Technology, and this Jeep delivers. Here is why you’ll love the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.
The Engine
The 2017 SRT comes with a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine that delivers 475 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. This engine is what makes this vehicle the fastest SUV on the road in its class. Jeep pairs the engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a launch control system that maximizes acceleration. You can choose between eight different drive modes including Auto, Sport, and Track along with modes for Eco driving, Towing, and for driving in the snow.
The Look
Jeep changes up the look for the SRT. It replaced the signature seven-slot grille with a slimmer black piece and darkened up the head lights. The model also has a lower air intake that looks more like something you’d see on a modern muscle car like the Charger. It comes with 20-inch wheels complete with performance tires and a sport tuned Brembo brake system. You’ll also get a power liftgate, power-folding exterior mirrors, and LED running lights and fog lights.
Performance
The new Grand Cherokee SRT is fun to drive. The all-wheel-drive system lets you drive almost anywhere you need to go. Jeep designed this model for high performance driving on the road and track, so this is where it shines. The launch control provides an instant response when you step on the accelerator, and it goes from zero to 60 in just five seconds. You can expect to see a fuel economy of about 15 miles per gallon combined with 13 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway.
Interior
Inside the SRT you’ll find high-quality materials. There is an 8.4-inch touchscreen display that comes with navigation and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The technology is compatible with smartphones. There is plenty of room inside this SUV for four adults to sit comfortably, and it comes with extras such as ventilated front seats, and an optional dual-screen Blu-ray entertainment system — complete with HDMI input — for the rear-seat passengers. You’ll find 36.3 cubic inches of cargo space in the back with the seats up, which expands to 68.3 cubic feet when you lay the seats down.
Safety
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT comes with both active and passive safety systems. It has antilock disc brakes and both stability and traction control. There are front side airbags, side curtain airbags that run the length of the vehicle, and active front head restraints. Other standard safety features include a rearview camera and a self-parking system.
Advanced safety systems such as blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning and mitigation, and a rear cross-traffic alert system are all standard on the SRT. Jeep only offers these features as options for the other Grand Cherokee models.
There are some of the many reasons to love the new Grand Cherokee SRT. It’s built for on-road performance with an upscale look and feel.
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